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DuFFman_ t1_je2pib7 wrote

Reply to comment by 02Alien in EU fossil fuel car ban gets final green light by altmorty

Tesla's have been rated the lowest build quality of all manufacturers for the last 5+ years. Their fit and finish is terrible. And I would know, my job is automotive assembly.

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pulse14 t1_je2vbi3 wrote

Check again. Last year, Consumer Reports ranked Tesla above Volkswagen, Mercedes, Jeep, and GM. New models are always unreliable and improve over time. Most of the non-Tesla EVs are now at the bottom of the list, because they are new models.

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DuFFman_ t1_je2z2mk wrote

>Models from Tesla Motors, which leads the market in EV sales, continue to have issues with body hardware, steering and suspension, paint and trim and climate system. The Model 3 has average reliability, while other Telsa models – including the S, Y and X – are below average.

As I said. Fit and finish sucks on a Tesla. Right from CR.

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pulse14 t1_je33ud3 wrote

You said they had the lowest build quality. Their best selling model is now average compared to all vehicles and the best for an EV. That's pretty impressive considering its massive ramp up in production.

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DuFFman_ t1_je35f4i wrote

As a collective score between their 4 categories, one of which is safety. I'm talking strictly fit and finish. Their build quality is not good.

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02Alien t1_je2xzmn wrote

FACTS yes Tesla had some build quality issues, with EARLY models. They've ironed most of it out and have great build quality now

Source: have driven a new model 3 many times

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Badfickle t1_je3qeqb wrote

That's an old talking point. Model 3 has the second highest reliability rating of any ev.

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DuFFman_ t1_je3s3yo wrote

I didn't say reliability. I said fit and finish.

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Badfickle t1_je4th9b wrote

you said build quality which in part comes down to reliability.

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